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Papers by Lawal Wada
Proper management of conflict provide avenue for peaceful co-existence between parties such as re... more Proper management of conflict provide avenue for peaceful co-existence between parties such as religious groups and the state particularly in multi-ethnic/religious societies like Nigeria requires multi-faceted approaches with sincere political will from the state to tackle insecurity and terrorism. This study ‘Managing Conflicts and Preventing Terrorism: A case study of Islamic Movement in Nigeria’ was undertaken to provide insight on the conflicting situation characterising the relationship between Nigerian government and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) with the view to proffer solution to the present standoff. The study adopts Content Analysis approach to explore data and used Frustration Aggression Theory for framework analysis. The study concludes that the phenomenon of the IMN will remain in the foreseeable future as the group’s rigidity may linger for a while and fundamental difference between IMN and other Shiites groups in Nigeria is also likely to deepen as these gr...
Hallmark University Journal of Management and Social Sciences (HUJMSS), 2021
The diplomatic face-off between Saudi Arabia and Iran which is currently in its worst period has ... more The diplomatic face-off between Saudi Arabia and Iran which is currently in its worst period has turned the entire Middle-East into the most unsecured and unstable region in the world. The rivalry, which got prominence from the 1979 Islamic revolution of Iran till date, has divided the region into two major power-blocs with Saudi-Arabia as the leader of the Sunni-dominated countries, while Iran is spearheading the Shia-controlled societies. The rivalry between the two countries has been seen by many as a struggle and competition for power and influence in the Middle-East region. Therefore, this study aims to examine the Saudi-Iran Diplomatic Face-off and its security implications on the Middle-East. The study adopted Game Theory and System Theory for its framework analysis and employed as its methodology, the utilization of data sourced mainly from textbooks, Journals, and relevant online materials. The study concluded that the Saudi-Iran rivalry is being played out in some highly contested theatres, including Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq, Syria, and even Saudi's Eastern Province where the two governments are deeply engaged in proxy conflicts. The current rivalry could further complicate efforts to end wars in Syria and Yemen. The diplomatic fallout could also strengthen the resolve of Sunni extremist groups like the Islamic State (ISIL) to attack Middle Eastern countries with sizeable Shia communities such as Kuwait, Yemen, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The study thus recommends that unless the two warring parties shield their swords and avoid the ongoing proxy wars, the region will be plunged into a more catastrophic conflict, the impact of which will be felt in the entire region and beyond.
Lapai International Journal of Politics, 2020
The objective of the paper is to appraise the Effect of COVID 19 Pandemic in the Middle East and ... more The objective of the paper is to appraise the Effect of COVID 19 Pandemic in the Middle East and the Possibility of Global Power shift. The paper adopts content analysis approach to explore data available for the study and used realist theory for the paper's framework analysis. The paper concludes that regional powers such as Turkey and Iran have in recent years sought to harness the prevailing fragmentation of the global order by asserting leadership role in their respective regions and beyond. For these states, the Covid-19 pandemic represents an opportunity to bolster their regional and global presence. While Saudi Arabia and Israel reliance on US protection eclipsed their prospect of been part of newly emerging regional powers in the region.
KIU Journal of Social Sciences, 2020
Proper management of conflict provide avenue for peaceful co-existence between parties such as re... more Proper management of conflict provide
avenue for peaceful co-existence between parties
such as religious groups and the state particularly in
multi-ethnic/religious societies like Nigeria requires
multi-faceted approaches with sincere political will
from the state to tackle insecurity and terrorism. This
study ‗Managing Conflicts and Preventing Terrorism:
A case study of Islamic Movement in Nigeria‘ was
undertaken to provide insight on the conflicting
situation characterising the relationship between
Nigerian government and the Islamic Movement of
Nigeria (IMN) with the view to proffer solution to the
present standoff. The study adopts Content Analysis
approach to explore data and used Frustration
Aggression Theory for framework analysis. The
study concludes that the phenomenon of the IMN
will remain in the foreseeable future as the group‘s
rigidity may linger for a while and fundamental
difference between IMN and other Shiites groups in
Nigeria is also likely to deepen as these groups have
now resolved to take the fight to the doorsteps of the
IMN upon which it does not have the intellectual
wherewithal to withstand. Therefore, in order to
successfully manage the growing threats of the IMN,
it‘s imperative for the government to adopt a multipronged approach or carrot and stick policy by
consciously encouraging the likes of RAF, ATF and
SHIMA in their ideological rivalries with the IMN.
The use of excessive force might be counterproductive because it risks given the IMN a pristine
of martyrdom that could force some to go either
underground or deploy terrorist measures.
The first part of the Journal addresses issues in Development Administration such as Monetaty Pol... more The first part of the Journal addresses issues in Development Administration such as Monetaty Policies, Crime Management. Investment in Teacher Education, Tax Administration, Corruption and Corporate Social Resposibility, in Nigeria as well as the politics and effects of removal of ptetoleum subsidy. It is argued in one of the papers that except the Government tackles the status of poverty, stream of unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria, the chances of police efficiency in crime management is doubtful and the development of the country will be hard to achieve.
The diplomatic face-off between Saudi Arabia and Iran which is currently in its worst period has ... more The diplomatic face-off between Saudi Arabia and Iran which is currently in its worst period has turned the entire Middle-East into the most unsecured and unstable region in the world. The rivalry, which got prominence from the 1979 Islamic revolution of Iran till date, has divided the region into two major power-blocs with Saudi-Arabia as the leader of the Sunni-dominated countries, while Iran is spearheading the Shia-controlled societies. The rivalry between the two countries has been seen by many as a struggle and competition for power and influence in the Middle-East region. Therefore, this study aims to examine the Saudi-Iran Diplomatic Face-off and its security implications on the Middle-East. The study adopted Game Theory and System Theory for its framework analysis and employed as its methodology, the utilization of data sourced mainly from textbooks, Journals, and relevant online materials. The study concluded that the Saudi-Iran rivalry is being played out in some highly contested theatres, including Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq, Syria, and even Saudi's Eastern Province where the two governments are deeply engaged in proxy conflicts. The current rivalry could further complicate efforts to end wars in Syria and Yemen. The diplomatic fallout could also strengthen the resolve of Sunni extremist groups like the Islamic State (ISIL) to attack Middle Eastern countries with sizeable Shia communities such as Kuwait, Yemen, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The study thus recommends that unless the two warring parties shield their swords and avoid the ongoing proxy wars, the region will be plunged into a more catastrophic conflict, the impact of which will be felt in the entire region and beyond.
The objective of the paper is to appraise the Effect of COVID 19 Pandemic in the Middle East and ... more The objective of the paper is to appraise the Effect of COVID 19 Pandemic in the Middle East and the Possibility of Global Power shift. The paper adopts content analysis approach to explore data available for the study and used realist theory for the paper's framework analysis. The paper concludes that regional powers such as Turkey and Iran have in recent years sought to harness the prevailing fragmentation of the global order by asserting leadership role in their respective regions and beyond. For these states, the Covid-19 pandemic represents an opportunity to bolster their regional and global presence. While Saudi Arabia and Israel reliance on US protection eclipsed their prospect of been part of newly emerging regional powers in the region.
Proper management of conflict provide avenue for peaceful co-existence between parties such as re... more Proper management of conflict provide avenue for peaceful co-existence between parties such as religious groups and the state particularly in multi-ethnic/religious societies like Nigeria requires multi-faceted approaches with sincere political will from the state to tackle insecurity and terrorism. This study ‘Managing Conflicts and Preventing Terrorism: A case study of Islamic Movement in Nigeria’ was undertaken to provide insight on the conflicting situation characterising the relationship between Nigerian government and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) with the view to proffer solution to the present standoff. The study adopts Content Analysis approach to explore data and used Frustration Aggression Theory for framework analysis. The study concludes that the phenomenon of the IMN will remain in the foreseeable future as the group’s rigidity may linger for a while and fundamental difference between IMN and other Shiites groups in Nigeria is also likely to deepen as these gr...
Hallmark University Journal of Management and Social Sciences (HUJMSS), 2021
The diplomatic face-off between Saudi Arabia and Iran which is currently in its worst period has ... more The diplomatic face-off between Saudi Arabia and Iran which is currently in its worst period has turned the entire Middle-East into the most unsecured and unstable region in the world. The rivalry, which got prominence from the 1979 Islamic revolution of Iran till date, has divided the region into two major power-blocs with Saudi-Arabia as the leader of the Sunni-dominated countries, while Iran is spearheading the Shia-controlled societies. The rivalry between the two countries has been seen by many as a struggle and competition for power and influence in the Middle-East region. Therefore, this study aims to examine the Saudi-Iran Diplomatic Face-off and its security implications on the Middle-East. The study adopted Game Theory and System Theory for its framework analysis and employed as its methodology, the utilization of data sourced mainly from textbooks, Journals, and relevant online materials. The study concluded that the Saudi-Iran rivalry is being played out in some highly contested theatres, including Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq, Syria, and even Saudi's Eastern Province where the two governments are deeply engaged in proxy conflicts. The current rivalry could further complicate efforts to end wars in Syria and Yemen. The diplomatic fallout could also strengthen the resolve of Sunni extremist groups like the Islamic State (ISIL) to attack Middle Eastern countries with sizeable Shia communities such as Kuwait, Yemen, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The study thus recommends that unless the two warring parties shield their swords and avoid the ongoing proxy wars, the region will be plunged into a more catastrophic conflict, the impact of which will be felt in the entire region and beyond.
Lapai International Journal of Politics, 2020
The objective of the paper is to appraise the Effect of COVID 19 Pandemic in the Middle East and ... more The objective of the paper is to appraise the Effect of COVID 19 Pandemic in the Middle East and the Possibility of Global Power shift. The paper adopts content analysis approach to explore data available for the study and used realist theory for the paper's framework analysis. The paper concludes that regional powers such as Turkey and Iran have in recent years sought to harness the prevailing fragmentation of the global order by asserting leadership role in their respective regions and beyond. For these states, the Covid-19 pandemic represents an opportunity to bolster their regional and global presence. While Saudi Arabia and Israel reliance on US protection eclipsed their prospect of been part of newly emerging regional powers in the region.
KIU Journal of Social Sciences, 2020
Proper management of conflict provide avenue for peaceful co-existence between parties such as re... more Proper management of conflict provide
avenue for peaceful co-existence between parties
such as religious groups and the state particularly in
multi-ethnic/religious societies like Nigeria requires
multi-faceted approaches with sincere political will
from the state to tackle insecurity and terrorism. This
study ‗Managing Conflicts and Preventing Terrorism:
A case study of Islamic Movement in Nigeria‘ was
undertaken to provide insight on the conflicting
situation characterising the relationship between
Nigerian government and the Islamic Movement of
Nigeria (IMN) with the view to proffer solution to the
present standoff. The study adopts Content Analysis
approach to explore data and used Frustration
Aggression Theory for framework analysis. The
study concludes that the phenomenon of the IMN
will remain in the foreseeable future as the group‘s
rigidity may linger for a while and fundamental
difference between IMN and other Shiites groups in
Nigeria is also likely to deepen as these groups have
now resolved to take the fight to the doorsteps of the
IMN upon which it does not have the intellectual
wherewithal to withstand. Therefore, in order to
successfully manage the growing threats of the IMN,
it‘s imperative for the government to adopt a multipronged approach or carrot and stick policy by
consciously encouraging the likes of RAF, ATF and
SHIMA in their ideological rivalries with the IMN.
The use of excessive force might be counterproductive because it risks given the IMN a pristine
of martyrdom that could force some to go either
underground or deploy terrorist measures.
The first part of the Journal addresses issues in Development Administration such as Monetaty Pol... more The first part of the Journal addresses issues in Development Administration such as Monetaty Policies, Crime Management. Investment in Teacher Education, Tax Administration, Corruption and Corporate Social Resposibility, in Nigeria as well as the politics and effects of removal of ptetoleum subsidy. It is argued in one of the papers that except the Government tackles the status of poverty, stream of unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria, the chances of police efficiency in crime management is doubtful and the development of the country will be hard to achieve.
The diplomatic face-off between Saudi Arabia and Iran which is currently in its worst period has ... more The diplomatic face-off between Saudi Arabia and Iran which is currently in its worst period has turned the entire Middle-East into the most unsecured and unstable region in the world. The rivalry, which got prominence from the 1979 Islamic revolution of Iran till date, has divided the region into two major power-blocs with Saudi-Arabia as the leader of the Sunni-dominated countries, while Iran is spearheading the Shia-controlled societies. The rivalry between the two countries has been seen by many as a struggle and competition for power and influence in the Middle-East region. Therefore, this study aims to examine the Saudi-Iran Diplomatic Face-off and its security implications on the Middle-East. The study adopted Game Theory and System Theory for its framework analysis and employed as its methodology, the utilization of data sourced mainly from textbooks, Journals, and relevant online materials. The study concluded that the Saudi-Iran rivalry is being played out in some highly contested theatres, including Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq, Syria, and even Saudi's Eastern Province where the two governments are deeply engaged in proxy conflicts. The current rivalry could further complicate efforts to end wars in Syria and Yemen. The diplomatic fallout could also strengthen the resolve of Sunni extremist groups like the Islamic State (ISIL) to attack Middle Eastern countries with sizeable Shia communities such as Kuwait, Yemen, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The study thus recommends that unless the two warring parties shield their swords and avoid the ongoing proxy wars, the region will be plunged into a more catastrophic conflict, the impact of which will be felt in the entire region and beyond.
The objective of the paper is to appraise the Effect of COVID 19 Pandemic in the Middle East and ... more The objective of the paper is to appraise the Effect of COVID 19 Pandemic in the Middle East and the Possibility of Global Power shift. The paper adopts content analysis approach to explore data available for the study and used realist theory for the paper's framework analysis. The paper concludes that regional powers such as Turkey and Iran have in recent years sought to harness the prevailing fragmentation of the global order by asserting leadership role in their respective regions and beyond. For these states, the Covid-19 pandemic represents an opportunity to bolster their regional and global presence. While Saudi Arabia and Israel reliance on US protection eclipsed their prospect of been part of newly emerging regional powers in the region.